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CONTENTS departments

the total professional - enhancing your career 8 The relevance of critical thinking for the tennis professional

by Mary JaneDonnalley, Ed.D., USPTA — Critical thinking combines reason, reflection, planning, strategy and creativity.

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Executive Committee

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CEO's message

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First vice president's message

36 The tennis player as executive

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by Scott Chandler, USPTA — The tennis player shares many functions with the corporate executive.

growing family tennis 16 Family spirit shines in La Quinta 19 Standouts in tennis profession honored at USPTA World Conference on Tennis 26 Local pros capture titles at USPTA International Championships 30 Draws

USPTA mailbox

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Career development

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Industry action

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Classifieds

news 4 1998-99 USPTA national Board of Directors 10 Brooks, Kurz, Pretorius earn USPTA Master Pro distinction 12 Bacso earns USPTA's highest honor 14 Glimpses of the U.S. Open 32 Top 1997 USPTA Career Development point achievers 34 1994-96 top credit achievers 35 USPTA, Bolle sign endorsement agreement _W:.-,-r!"> ;y^?

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On the cover ... USPTA Master Professional Joseph Thompson, with wife Anne, after winning the Alex Gordon Award for USPTA Professional of the Year. He was presented with the award at the 2998 USPTA World Conference on Tennis in La Quinta, Calif. Photo by Ned Redyray.

volume 22 ADDvanfage magazine editorial offices One USPTA Centre, 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston, TX 77042 Phone-(713) 978-7782 (800) USPTA-4U Fax-(713) 978-7780 e-mail — magazine@uspta.org

Editor Shawna Riley Managing editor Julie Myers Circulation Kathy Buchanan Advertising Diane Richbourg Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time ADDvanfage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

The opinions expressed in ADDvanfage are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvantage or the USPTA. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 1998. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from USPTA.

Executive Committee National Board of Directors Will Hoag President (954) 564-7386 Joseph Thompson First vice president (303) 278-1130 Harry Gilbert Vice president (904) 437-2427 Mark McMahon Vice president (770) 392-7788 David T. Porter, Ed.D Vice president (808) 293-3755 Ron Woods Vice president (512) 991-7561 Townsend Gilbert Secretary-treasurer (603) 352-0444 Kurt Kamperman Immediate past president (803) 686-3036

Past presidents Kathy Woods (1996) (305) 361-7435 Gordon Collins (1994) (408) 395-71 1 1 Jack Justice (1992) (803) 478-5253

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Division presidents and regional vice presidents

California Division Tom Rohrbacher President (805) 648-5161 Pam Austin Regional vice president (626) 854-2360

Middle States Division Tom Sweitzer President (717) 533-5995 Robert Ruzanic Regional vice president (412) 749-2713

Pacific Northwest Division Doug McLaughlin President (509) 248-2938 Shelly Stockman Regional vice president (425) 827-1499

Eastern Division Steve Diamond President (973) 822-1900 Rosemary DeHoog Regional vice president (315) 446-2323

Midwest Division Greg Aten President (330) 678-1732 Mike Lange Regional vice president (630) 978-6746

San Diego Division Kim Funk President (760) 753-7266 Ben Pigorsch Regional vice president (619) 275-3270

Florida Division Len Simard President (561) 482-0110 Paula Scheb Regional vice president (941) 495-0200

Missouri Valley Division Russell Warner President (918) 299-2643 Jeff Henderson Regional vice president (913) 345-1661

Southern Division Reedy Toney President (423) 578-6900 Tom Daglis Regional vice president (770) 784-1699

Hawaii Division Robert Mclnerney President (808) 667-5935 Randy Kop Regional vice president 293-6024

New England Division Jeff Waters

Southwest Division Mike Van Zutphen

Intermountain Division Karen Sather President (303)733-2441, ext. 231 Warren Pretorius Regional vice president (435) 615-5426

Northern California Division Mark Fairchilds President (209) 571-2582 Brad Rieser Regional vice president (925) 685-3164

Mid-Atlantic Division Tom Hawkins President (703) 556-6550 Troy Marguglio Regional vice president (540) 667-5737

Northwest Division Deanne Johnson President (612) 924-1664 Pam Kearney Regional vice president (612) 473-2540, ext. 207

President

President

(617) 964-2030, ext. 25 Bob Greene

(602) 964-2496 Dick Johnson Regional vice president (505) 821-4860

Regional vice president

(207) 864-2540

Texas Division Paul Christian President (713) 774-2571 Greg Alexander Regional vice president (903) 561-3014

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ach time I see the new Arthur Ashe Stadium, I'm glad I took the editorial stance in favor of its construction when many others in the tennis world were criticizing USTA for building it. It is truly one of the greatest sporting facilities in the world and allows many more people to enter the gates at Flushing Meadows, if not to sit in the stadium, to at least enjoy the grounds and participate in one of tennis' greatest events.

Even with my own playing and touring experience and my many previous trips to the U.S. Open, I have to admit that this yeajr's excursion will be one of the most memorable.

Before I give you the details of why I enjoyed the Open so much 'this year, I'm very happy to report that USPTA and USTA have finally settled one of our biggest disputes. USTA will not be certifying tennis teachers in any capacity. Certification will remain the function of USPTA and any other qualified and recognized teaching organization.

USPTA's directors are pleased with the terms â&#x20AC;˘of the coaching program agreement, and believe it will benefit USPTA and be the springboard to a stronger working relationship with USTA. We feel we can also use the agreement as a model to solve tftner current and future issues affecting teaching professionals.

During USPTA's hard fought negotiations with ILJSTA, President Will Hoag and I joked that our disagreements with USTA would cost us our annual invitation to watch a few U.S. Open matches in the USTA president's suite. I quipped that we probably would be getting the same "bird's-eye view" of the matches as the crew of the Fuji blimp.

I should have put money on it. It seems our names were removed from the invitation list, which had been a standard item for many previous years.

Either that or our tickets were lost in the mail.

But, if any of you know Will Hoag, then you know he can turn any situation into a fun and humorous occasion.

Will insisted that we buy a couple of $40 tickets in the upper deck of Arthur Ashe Stadium. It

turned out to be a smart move. Once we were at the Open, we talked and took photos with numerous USPTA members and visited with our endorsees (see Page 74). It was nice to see so many USPTA representatives and have the time to actually socialize with them in a relaxed, tennis atmosphere.

When I tried to complain about climbing what seemed to be the endless steps to our seats, I asked Will, "Haven't these USTA people heard of escalators?"

"Sure, but they don't work at this altitude," he replied.

Although our purchased seats were actually six to 10 rows from the top of the stadium, we decided to sit in the topmost row. Not only were we able to feel an unseasonably cool breeze from our vantagepoint, but we also had a spectacular panoramic view of the New York City skyline.

We continued to goad each other about our circumstances, and it began to sound more like a comic routine. After an hour or two, even I was beginning to sound humorous. Some of the actual dialogue went as follows: Heckler: Who is that doubles team down there in the red shirts?

Hoag: Those are the ball boy's!

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different perspective of the court and made for an interesting view of the match.

What a view! (Oxygen masks are located beneath your seats.)

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Heckler: Why didn't you applaud, Will?

Hoag: Because the time lapse in the speed of sound would interrupt the next point!

Heckler: Those sure were nice FujiFilm cameras they were giving away at the gate. I wonder how I can negotiate a similar endorsement for USPTA with Fuji?

Hoag: I don't know, but why don't you ask the guys in the Fuji blimp when they circle back around?

In all seriousness, there isn't a bad seat in the stadium. Our location near the top of the facility gave us a different perspective of the court and made for an interesting view of the match.

I must also say that it allowed me to learn more from this experience than from any event during my tenure as USPTA CEO. I've learned that it is often too easy to forget what a wonderfully rewarding experience it is to attend a great tournament like the U.S. Open and sit, walk and socialize with the most important people in USTA and USPTA — the members. ^° Will and Tim — waiting for a ride on the Fuji blimp.

President

Will Hoag

First vice president

Joseph Thompson

Vice presidents

(listed in alphabetical order)

Harry Gilbert

USPTA national Board of Directors

Mark McMahon David T. Porter Ron Woods Secretary-treasurer

Townsend Gilbert

Past president

Kurt Kamperman

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Member relations - Make first impressions count

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Will Hoag

First Vice President

Joseph Thompson

Vice Presidents

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n our business, as they say, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." How many times has a member brought a guest and you're so preoccupied that you don't take the opportunity to make a special effort to impress that person? Remember that every guest is a potential member and should be treated as such. Every member that is treated well adds to member satisfaction and member retention. The following are policies that are essential in making every encounter with a member, potential member or guest a positive experience.

• Be a gracious host. You always want people to feel as comfortable at their club as they do in their own home.

quet you don't stock, so make every attempt to accommodate him, even if you have to direct him to another store. Trust me, he will always remember and come back to your shop time after time.

Identify early in the conversation the person's needs and wants. Everyone has wants; otherwise he wouldn't be at your club. Find out quickly and try to exceed the expectations of the person.

Always attempt to answer "yes" to any member's request.

• Use good phone manners. When answering the phone, use a greeting, give the name of the club, your name and offer assistance. Ask politely if you can put someone on hold; never leave someone waiting.

• Dress the part and be well groomed.

Make sure you are wearing clean • Know the programs. Make yourclothes that fit well. In today's self familiar with the entire tenyouth-oriented fashion, "loose nis program's schedules, dates and sloppy" seems "in" or approJoseph Thompson of activities and special offers priate, but not for the director in the pro shop. of tennis or head professional. Wear what is ap• If you don't have an answer, find it. Answer a propriate for your position. Nametags may help member's questions, call someone who has the the members feel more comfortable speaking answer or send him to someone who can help. with you.

• Know the club rules, policies and procedures. As a • Use direct eye contact and smile when greeting somestaff member, people expect you to be a walkone. Use the person's name every chance you get; ing information center. Don't disappoint them. this makes him feel at ease. Ask about his family Make an effort to know, not only your departor what improvement he has made in his game. ment's rules and regulations, but also the club• Always be friendly, courteous and positive. This house policies and procedures. may sound obvious, but you will be surprised These are but a few essential policies you can how often this is forgotten. Let the person know incorporate at your club to make it the best in you care and if he asks, let him know everything accommodating members, potential members or about the club is great. uests. *&° • Do your best to accommodate special requests. Someone may want a special court or a particular rac-

Harry Gilbert Mark McMahon David T. Porter Ron Woods

Secretary-treasurer Townsend Gilbert Past President

Kurt Kamperman

WORLD HEADQUARTERS Tim Heckler

CEO Director of Operations

Rich Fanning Marty Bostrom

Executive Assistant Director of Communications

Shawna Riley

Communications

Courtenay Dreves

Communications

Jill H. Phipps

Publications Coordinator

Julie Myers

Public Relations Coordinator

Dan Soine

Marketing Coordinator

Diane Richbourg

Sports Marketing Assistant

Mathew Thompson

Director of Career Development

Jim Peavy

Webmaster/Corporate Services Manager

Christl Call

Corporate Services Secretary

Kendra Garcia

Computer Services/ Club Relations

Kathy Buchanan

Educational Administrator

Thelma Holmes

Membership/ Education

Vicky Tristan

Financial Manager Controller

Renee Heckler Theresa Weatherford

Insurance/ Merchandise Services Merchandise Services

Ellen Schmidt

Susan Wright-Broughton

Director George Bacso of Certification and Academies

LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-law

Paul Waldman

For information, write the World Headquarters USPTA One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston, TX 77042 Phone(713) 97-USPTA (800) USPTA-4U Fax (713) 978-7780 e-rnail - uspta@uspta.org Internet - www.uspta.org Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Central time

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Dear USPTA, I could not agree more with Harry Gilbert's message inADDvantage magazine (July 1998) regarding the need to create a season or league for tennis in order to bring more new players to the game.

How many times h a v e I heard from a junior that he or she cannot come to a p a r t i c u l a r tennis f u n c t i o n because t h e y have a soccer or T-ball game to go to. My only reply is, "Well, we only have one match whereas you have many soccer games and missing one won't really matter.

Ultimately, the team sports are more popular now and we must get on the ball and create fun leagues that offer our great sport as a team concept as well.

K i d s seem to prefer to be around a whole bunch of buddies. There seems to be security in large numbers of participants and wearing the same colored jerseys.

At my club, we have many juniors active in tennis but getting them to stick to it and not h a v i n g to constantly remind them of upcoming events is an ongoing battle. If tennis could establish a season of the year for a league and stick to it and get parents to help out and coach teams just like baseball, soccer and basketball, I think our numbers would grow even more.

How many kids pay to take

... we must get on the ball and create fun leagues that offer our great sport as a team concept...

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soccer, basketball or baseball lessons? Not too many. I am not trying to shoot myself in the foot by suggesting there is no need to give tennis lessons, but I believe too many kids are just taking lessons "by default" because it is the easy way to get on the court. Nor is it as enjoyable to play with one person as it is to be involved in a "happening" with many other peers.

We have, in essence, made some kids rely on taking lessons. While we have given them the tools to know how to play, we have maybe done a poor job of giving them the framework (league) to play. Relative to team sports with a season, tennis requires effort to find a match. It is up to us to help facilitate play. If you are doing private lessons for kids, try to create a semi-private. If you are doing clinics and semi-privates, try to create a league of some kind and get this team concept of "working for a common goal and friendship and camaraderie" that Mr. Gilbert was talking about. I dare you!

Sincerely, Laird Dunlop, USPTA Wilmington, N.C. Dear Tim, Today is "one of those days" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the phone hasn't stopped, members j u s t "dropping by," meetings and a p p o i n t m e n t s scheduled throughout the day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but I must tell you that everything just came to a stop for me when I opened, and then spent 30-plus minutes turning page after page of our new USPTA Complete Guide to Little

Tennis. (I can't wait to take it home this evening and begin reading it!)

What an accomplishment for you and the staff to have produced such a professional (as well as useful and practical) manual. My first reaction to the manual is that it is truly "world class." As you know, I have spent a lot of time with the Aussies recently, and they may have a couple of things on us when it comes to coach education relative to "world-class" players, but I know they have nothing like this (and I imagine neither does any other country) when it comes to coach (professional) education of "possible future world-class" players.

This manual will, without question, bring our education program (and the knowledge of those professionals using it as a resource) to a new level that we all can be very proud of.

Please accept my congratulations on a fine job (and pass the same along to each staff member involved in the project) in developing such a great USPTA resource.

Best regards, Mark McMahon, USPTA Dunwoody, Ga. Dear USPTA, I thought you and fellow tennis professionals, the USTA

and anyone else involved in the tennis industry would find this enlightening. I was recently reading the Sunday sports page of my local newspaper and on the front page was a huge article titled "Golf Becoming Cool."

It was subtitled "Youth now flocking to a sport once thought to be only for the country club elite." Golf is b e c o m i n g more popular to the youth, but tennis is not.

The biggest difference, in my opinion, is t h a t kids are more exposed to golf. Also, the emergence of Tiger Woods on the PGA tour in the past year has prompted an interest among young people. Granted, team sports like soccer have become more popular, but golf is an individual sport and kids are playing it. Look at the pro level â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Spaniards are taking over tennis, and tennis isn't even their national sport. While I was watching this year's French Open, John McEnroe even commented, "Tennis is still too expensive and our kids aren't exposed to it."

I went through the process as a player. I was nationally ranked as a junior, played college tennis and some satellite events, and now I'm a teaching pro at a country club. I know the sacrifices that my parents made to give me the opportunity to play tennis. The average middle-class kid can barely afford to play tennis. I'm not talking about giving a kid a lesson here and there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I'm talking about the process that aspiring j u n i o r players go through in reaching a high level of excellence, and the mone-

'Tennis is still too expensive and our kids aren't exposed to it/ - John McEnroe

tary commitment from the parents. The USTA can sugarcoat it or say whatever they want, but the fact of the matter is tennis is down in the United States. Every facet is hurting.

Sales are down for the retailers, junior tennis is hurting, college tennis is predominately foreigners, and we should have more pros on the scene.

Our best athletes are not playing tennis, and until we figure out a way to successfully expose kids to tennis and retain them, tennis will always be marked as a sport for "the country club elite."

Rick Jacob, USPTA Southside, Ala. Dear Tim, Just wanted to share some thoughts with you concerning your column in the June issue of ADDvantage.

After 25 years of training and working with teaching professionals, it has become very clear that an individual will never be a competent coach or teacher of strategy and tactics without understanding some good solid fundamentals of stroke production. In order to be able to pull off a sound strategical plan, one m u s t be able to have good execution.

For example, if the strategy is to keep the ball low against a player who has an extreme western forehand grip or is very tall and struggles with low balls, one must be able to hit the type of

The talented players hardly ever have to go through the

painful struggle of learning a stroke and as has been evident in almost every sport, they are not generally solid teachers.

spin that will force them to hit that type of ball. This is where the fundamentals of execution become critical.

As I continue to do color commentary for some of the ATP and WTA events, I talk to the coaches about what the game plan is for players. The game plan, in itself, is a sound one; however, in most instances it doesn't get carried out because the player doesn't have the fundamentals to be able to execute it properly.

As a result of all this, we do our very best now to have coaches spend a couple of years working with all levels of players so they understand the fundamentals of stroke production prior to working with advanced players.

The situation is even more complex if you have an individual who is extremely talented and suddenly ends up coaching another player. The talented players hardly ever have to go through the painful struggle of learning a stroke and as has been evident in almost every sport, they are not generally solid teachers. The most thoughtful, caring and successful professionals are often those who struggled with their own games and waded through the painful process of learning the game.

Kind regards,

Peter Burwash, USPTA Honolulu, Hawaii

Send your letters to the editor to USPTA, ADDvantage magazine, J53J Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042.

ADDvantage/October-November 1998 7

The relevance of critical for the tennis professional by lAary Jane 11 fhd armies in ihe world cannot stop an idea whose, limd has come.

- Victor Hugo

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Critical thinking is an idea whose time has come. It is an idea that is increasing productivity and improving performance in education, business and sports. Critical thinking utilizes a combination of abilities: reasoning, reflecting, planning, strategizing, and creating new possibilities for accomplishing the work of a tennis professional.

It is not just one way of thinking but a totally new approach to the way a tennis professional makes sense out of the world, his work and responsibilities. It involves an integrated set of thinking abilities and attitudes. Curiosity, flexibility, skepticism and 8 ADDvantage/October-November 1998

The critical

thinking professional ... develops his oiun ideas rather than

borrowing the ideas of others.

A The tennis professional and -the player are partners in the learning experience, creatively developing the ^oals and objectives to be achieved at the

end of a series of tennis lessons,

honesty are basic attitudes for being critical.

Critical thinking actively uses intelligence, knowledge and skills to deal creatively and effectively with all situations, not just reacting passively. It carefully explores new options and alternative strategies in teaching, testing, match play, summer camps, other programs and all activities in the tennis professional's world instead of relying on the status quo.

The critical thinking professional, through thoughtful analysis, develops his own ideas rather than borrowing the ideas of others. He is innovative and encourages his students and adult members to develop their own ideas and discusses these ideas with them. He strives to see multiple viewpoints in all situations and is flexible enough to modify or change his ideas if there is new information or a better insight.

This professional systematically exchanges and explores ideas with others in an organized way, including the different groups under his orbit. He requires them to think actively and participate creatively.

Critical thinkers support their actions and viewpoints with reasons. It is an active, purposeful, organized process where the tennis professional carefully examines his thinking and that of others, in order to clarify and improve understanding. As the 21st century approaches, the critical thinking procedures open the doors to new

Ed.D., USPTA possibilities for achievement.

Critical thinking forges a working relationship between the mind and body. It charts new ways of thinking to make sound decisions and discovers new solutions to problems of this revolutionary Information Age. This type of thinking is demonstrated in two ways. It may be evidenced through writing and talking with other people or it may be vividly demonstrated through external actions and performance in playing the game and hitting the ball. Critical thinking reinforces the mind-body connection.

When a player is serving in the left court and it is game point, the player knows that she needs to serve an ace in order to win the game and set. Her analysis of the opponent's game is that he is weak and makes errors in returning balls that go down the center service line and land on the T area. She focuses her mind now on serving the ball onto the center service line. She makes the toss, keeps a positive mental attitude, and swings her racquet. She hits the target, is successful and wins the point and set. This is critical thinking in action.

Another demonstration of critical thinking involves volleying at the net. In approaching the net, the player drives an insideout forehand deep to the opponent's backhand near the baseline.

She moves toward the net to volley the ball at the crest of the flight and anticipates where to

move in order to put it away for a winner. Having observed her opponent's performance in returning balls off the backhand, she knows where to move in order to volley the ball. This is calculated critical thinking in action.

The reflective, analytical process involved in critical thinking allows the tennis professional to evaluate mentally her own thinking and learning process and how it is working on the court and

The role of the tennis professional is to bring harmony into the learning and performing process.

Another tennis situation where critical thinking can be applied involves the tennis player, either by himself or together with the tennis professional, thinking, planning and designing what will be the best approach to winning the match. Together they develop the game plan

with her students.

The highly focused, actionoriented performance dimension

to emerge victorious. After the match is finished, the player and professional will reflect upon the

in critical thinking demonstrates the mind-body connection. The tennis professional and her play-

success or lack of success of the game plan.

ers are never in a state of permanent development — instead, they

positive way for the tennis professional and her players to achieve

are always in the process of becoming and achieving their potential. Critical thinking entails continual questioning'and seeks new ways of performing tasks and responsibilities. The future is open and flexible. Collective thinking is used to improve performance. Critical thinking is analytical and skeptical about fixed belief systems and entrenched social structures. Challenging assumptions is central to critical thinking.

The tennis professional and the player are partners in the learning experience. Together they creatively develop the goals and objectives to be achieved at the end of a series of tennis les-

Critical thinking is a

their potential and enhance their effectiveness in the tennis world. Another opportunity for creativity and exploring possibilities can be demonstrated by asking the question, Why play tennis? Here are some ideas.

• Keeping the team in first place • Winning the game • Winning the championships • Losing weight • • • •

Getting exercise Staying healthy Personal satisfaction Entertainment

• Developing friendships What are some other creative

Bibliography Brookfield, Stephen, ed. Developing Critical Thinking, San Francisco, Jossey, 1987.

sons. The stroke problems will be identified, an agreed-upon prac-

reasons for playing tennis? If the

tice schedule organized, a method for improving stroke errors de-

question continues to be asked, helpful information will contin-

veloped and a record of the player's improvement recorded.

The tennis professional guides her players to explore such

ue to be discovered about self and goal patterns.

On a personal level, practically all adults function critically

ideas as how to become the attacker and increase the offensive

to some degree. Understanding the critical thinking process of-

Mary Jane Donnalley, Ed.D., has been a sports psychologist, consultant, tennis writer and licensed

advantage by coming to net and volleying the ball away for a winner. This developmental approach combines reflection and action.

fers the tennis professional an unprecedented opportunity to move forward successfully into

professional counselor and psychotherapist. She was an adjunct faculty member at Schreiner College in Kerrville, Texas, and taught critical thinking. She has been a USPTA member for 44 years.

the 21 st century. ^°

Brooke, Noel Moore and Richard Parker, Critical Thinking, Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View, California, 1991.

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ADDvantage/October-November 1998 9

Brooks, Kurz, Pretorius earn USPTA Master Pro distinction fter years of dedication to their profession, Chip Brooks of Bradenton, Fla., Jo Ann Kurz of Boise, Idaho, and Warren Pretorius of Park City, Utah, have been named Master Professionals by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

"It takes years of dedication to become a Master Professional," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. "It is truly an earned distinction and a very special achievement in a teaching professional's career. We are very proud of Chip, Jo Ann and Warren for their commitment to excellence in the tennis profession."

Chip Brooks is the director of U.S. markets and director of adult tennis for the Bollettieri Sports Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He has played an instrumental part in the growth of the academy by directing its junior tennis program, elite player program, adult tennis program and the Bollettieri Mini Camp Tours.

During his tenure with the academy, Brooks has played an integral part in the development of such players as Jimmy Arias, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Mary Pierce, Boris Becker, Tommy Haas and Anna Kournikova.

As director of U.S. markets, Brooks has added a new promotional dimension to the Bollettieri Sports Academy. As a result, all sports programs have experienced tremendous growth in participation.

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Chip Brooks

Jo Ann

Warren Pretorius

Brooks' awards include being named the 1998 USPTA Florida Division Professional of the Year and earning a national "Career Development Top 10 Award" in 1998 from USPTA for outstanding participation in the association's Career Development Program. He is a regular speaker at USPTA divisional conventions and other tennis industry events.

Jo Ann Kurz is the tennis director at the Boise Racquet and Swim Club in Boise, Idaho.

She is responsible for the administration, budgeting and implementation of all tennis programs, leagues, lessons, tournaments, marketing and promotion, and many other club tennis events and services.

Kurz has been involved in tennis clubs, resorts and camps in Canada, England and the United States. In 1978 and 1979, Kurz coached and managed John Newcombe's International Touring Tennis Teams in England. Following her responsibilities as tennis director in the early 1980s at two private clubs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kurz worked with the Canadian Olympic Tennis Organization to help train and select Canadian tennis players for the 1988 Olympics.

From 1988 to 1993, Kurz coached the men's and women's tennis teams at Western Washington University. She also directed the tennis program and co-managed the Fairhaven

Health and Racquet Club in Bellingham, Wash., d u r i n g those years.

Warren Pretorius has been the director of tennis at the Park City (Utah) Racquet Club since 1992. He directs a year-round tennis program involving more than 400 adults and 250 juniors of all levels.

In addition to his duties at the club, Pretorius serves as regional vice p r e s i d e n t of USPTA's Intermountain Division. For the last two years, he has organized the division's annual convention and worked in other ways to expand opportunities for teaching professionals in the region. Pretorius was also instrumental in the formation of the Utah Professional Tennis Association and currently serves as president of that group.

USPTA's Intermountain Division named Pretorius its Professional of the Year in 1997He also received the USTA "David Freed" Award in 1992 for leadership and example both in quality of play and service to the ogame.

Pretorius is active in competitive tennis and holds a state ranking in men's open singles and doubles. He also writes a weekly tennis column for the Park Record newspaper in Park City. *&°

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Bacso earns USPTA's highest honor uring its week-long World Conference on Tennis, the USPTA honored a man that is the "heart and soul" of the Association, according to Bill Tym, USPTA past president.

Tym honored George Bacso with the first George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award. Created to honor those individuals who set the highest standards in volunteerism, the USPTA Executive Committee approved the new honor at its meeting in La Quinta, Calif.

Tym, who served with Bacso on USPTA's board of directors, said it was the greatest honor to be able to honor and recognize a man who has been a very positive and powerful impact on USPTA and its members.

"To know George Bacso is to love him," Tym said in his emotional tribute to Bacso. "He has always achieved with great class and an abundance of dignity."

Bacso's daughter, Delia, accepted the award on her father's behalf.

"I can't believe the motif of this meeting is family because you all — the USPTA — are as much George Bacso's family as I am, and he's an awesome guy" said Delia Bacso.

This award will be included in the USPTA International Tennis Professional Hall of Fame and will be one of the most coveted awards to be given by the USPTA based on years of dedicated service to the tennis-teaching profession.

Bacso joined USPTA in 1966, and he has spent decades teaching tennis and instructing others how to improve their tennis-teaching skills. He was instrumental in developing what is today one of the world's most comprehensive systems for certifying tennis teachers and he has traveled the world training and testing USPTA members. He is a recipient of USTA's Educational Merit Award and a member of USPTA's Hall of Fame. He is past president of USPTA's Eastern Division and past president of USPTA. O

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Counterclockwise from top left: Delia Bacso, George's daughter, accepts his Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf at the 71st USPTA World Conference on Tennis Dear fellow USPTA members, I am deeply honored to receive the USPTA Lifetime Achievement Award.

It's a great feeling to be given a special award for doing a job I love to do.

I hope this will encourage more people to give their time and effort to the USPTA. I also want to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have written, called, visited or sent their good thoughts to me in any way.

— George Bacso 12 ADDvantage/October-Novetnber 1998

awards breakfast; George gives Arthur Ashe his certification exam; George played an instrumental pan in the development of several USPTA programs, including USPTA Little Tennis and System 5.

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The stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium fill up prior to an early-round match.

USPTA President Will Hoag stops to say hello to Judy Rakela of Orinda, Calif., and her daughter.

Jim Dinkmeyer of Parkland, Fla., and Will visit before the matches begin.

Tim Heckler receives a welcome from Houstonians Lori (left) and Audrey (right) Peterson. Lori's brother is USPTA member David Peterson, and Audrey is their mom.

Bob Ruzanic, USPTA Middle States regional vice president, escorts Will to the stairs of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Will greets USTA board member Frank Johnson and his son David.

George Taylor, former USPTA member, and Sue McEachern, stop to talk with Tim. USPTA member Tom West of Torrence, Calif., and Will enjoy the nice weather during the U.S. Open.

Will works the crowd and meets former USPTA Executive Committee member Tom Gray and his wife Carol.

Will helps Wilson's Rick Kerpsack sail T-shirts.

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USPTA member Steve Zaiinski, national sales director for Dunlop, is all smiles.

Angel Lopez, USPTA Master Pro, and his student, Yuichi Uda, stop for a quick photo with Will.

Amy Wishingrad, national promotions manager for Penn Racquet Sports, enjoys a stroll around the grounds with her friend, Sue Clark, and Will.

GaryKesI, Ph.D., a USPTA Florida Division member, Will and Tim pose for the camera.

Floridians Paul Roetert, USTA, and Will meet again in New York.

Will bumps into USPTA member Louis Meehan and friend Dr. Richard Primavera.

ADDvantoge/October-November 1998 15

S

unny days and cool nights beneath the

inars for USPTA pros to choose from throughout the week, featur-

Santa Rosa Mountains

ing world-renowned speakers such

made La Quinta, Calif., an ideal location for members to advance

as Vic Braden, Dennis Ralston, Jack Groppel, Ph.D., and Bill Tym. Highlights from the week in-

their educations, careers and networking connections, not to mention, just relax and take in a little tennis. Nearly I,4OO people convened at the La Quinta Resort & Club to attend the 71st USPTA World Conference on Tennis.

There were more than 60 sem-

clude the USPTA International Championships (see page 26); the annual Awards Breakfast (page 19); and a special presentation recognizing George Bacso, one of USPTA's most well-known and favorite members (page 12).

USPTA Master Professional Dave Ko^lowski, host of Florida Tennis Talk, interviews Dennis Ralston, USPTA. Ralston's seminar featured bis favorite on-court drills.

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Vic Braden â&#x20AC;&#x201D; always the entertaining teacher!

Bill Tym discusses the finer points of teaching large groups.

Ann Bartek, USPTA member and creator of "I Want to Play Tennis," leads the bunny hop during the morning children's camp at La Quinta.

A couple of attendees take a break to play some "racquetguitar" and

Marilyn King, a former

mug for the camera.

Olympian, was this year's keynote speaker. Conference attendees filled up the general session to hear her speak on Olympian thinking. Her appearance was sponsored by National Life of Vermont.

Wilson staffers dress the part to boogie the night away at the '70s theme Wilson welcoming party.

Members are all smiles as they meet and mingle at the Penn and Wilson parties.

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Growing family tennis was the theme for this year's event. Many pros brought their children to participate in the camps and Little Tennis programs.

The Bolle booth is popular at the USPTA International Tennis Buying Show. USPTA recently signed an endorsement agreement with the sunglass manufacturer.

J. Wayne Richmond, ATP Tour executive vice president, presents USPTA CEO Tim Heckler with a Waterford crystal bowl in appreciation of USPTA's efforts to grow tennis. â&#x20AC;˘ USPTA and Penn celebrate their 2jth anniversary together. Heckler presents Penn President Gregg Weida with a framed feature story from ADDvantage.

Judy Levering, president-elect of the USTA, speaks at the USTA/ USPTA Executive Committee luncheon. She is the USTA'sfirst woman president.

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Player awards

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Conference on Tennis

Other professionals were honored for their playing accomplishments.

Scott Stewart was named Men's Open Player of the Year. Stewart's

SPTA's top teachers, coaches, players and volunteers were honored during the annual awards ceremony at the 71st USPTA World Conference on Tennis.

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Arthur Ashe, Tim Mayotte,

28-0 success in Texas tournaments earned him the No. I

Roscoe Tanner, Cliff Richey, Dave Wheaton and many others.

Thompson is a graduate of Indiana State University, where he earned bachelor's and mas-

1997 USTA ranking in men's open singles in that section. Last year, he won Major Zone tournaments in Corpus Christi, Waco and

The association's top member award went to Joseph Thompson of Golden, Colo., who received the Alex Gordon Award for the USPTA Professional of the Year.

Thompson is the director of tennis at Rolling Hills Country

ter's degrees. In 1995, he received the Outstanding Alumni

Abilene, and captured the Texas sectionals in men's open singles.

He is a two-time winner of the USPTA National Clay Court Championships.

Stewart is the director of tennis at The Racquet Club in

Club in Golden, Colo., and has been a USPTA-certified professional since 1975. He holds the ranking of USPTA Master Professional, held by only I percent of the membership.

Thompson currently serves as first vice president on USPTA's national board of directors.

Thompson was named USPTA's Intermountain Professional of the Year in 1983 and 1986. He has worked with tennis greats including the late

Award from ISU for his contributions in the field of sports management.

James "Jimmy" Evert, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was named an honorary USPTA member by a

Midland, Texas.

Tracy Houk is the Women's Open Player of

vote of the USPTA Executive Committee.

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included two national titles in the 30-and-over singles division: the USTA grass courts championship and the USTA hard courts championship. As a result, she earned a continued page 22

1998 Years of Service honorees 35 years

30 years Jeff Abbey David Beauehamp Dave Beerman Jr. Arnold Benjamin huck Blecl irtgei David Buerkle James Colson Steve Contardi John Cook Samuel Dibbins Jr. Patricia Faulkner Thad Ferguson Ralph Flohre Jerry Geyman

Russell Gregory Richard Halpine Billy Higgins Bob Holm Mary Johnsen Dick King Peggy Lynch Lloyd McDonald David Moran Fritz Schunck Jim Schwitters Larry Stanley Joseph Szucs Stephen Zajir

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Carlos Cisneros Winifred Gilliford Edwin Kerr Leslie Longshore Jr, Gardnar Mulloy Harry Parten Robert Sassano Pamela Stewart Jerry Strang Hugh Wate

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Continued from page 19

In 1997, Houk held the No. I ranking in the world in women's 3 5 singles by the International Tennis Federation.

Houk is the director of tennis at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo,

nis at the Courtyard Health and Racquet Club in Alexandria, La. Swope is ranked No. I nationally in men's 3 5 doubles and co-ranked No. 3 nationally in the men's 40 singles division by

She represented the United States in the International Tennis Federation International Team Championships in 1996, 1997 and 1998. A former Australian tennis and squash cham-

Calif.

The Men's 3 5 - a n d - O v e r Player of the Year category had two winners this year — Pat Serret of Alexandria, La., and

USPTA. Last year, he won the USPTA International Championships in the men's 3 5 doubles division.

Swope is the director of ten-

tennis and fitness at Ballenlsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Frank Swope of Lake Worth, Fla. Serret is a well-known competitor in USPTA tournaments.

Last year, he

nis at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla. He

The 1998 College Coach of the Year award

also serves as vice president of USPTA's Florida Division.

went to Andy

won the men's 3 5-and-over singles title at the USPTA In-

Bob McKinley was named the Men's 45-and-Over Player of the Year.

McKinley was

ternational Championships, in addition to

the men's 45and-over singles

No. I national USTA ranking for the year in that division.

New England Becky Wendler

Northern California Ken DeHart

Northwest Deanne Johnson

San Diego Ben Pigorsch

Southern Mitch Adler

Southwest Jason Jamison Texas David Davis

Serret

the men's open doubles title with partner Dexter MacBride.

He is ranked No. I nationally

by USPTA in men's 3 5 singles.

Serret is the director of ten-

USTA/USPTA Community Service Award Greg Aten of Stow, Ohio, received the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award. The award honors a USPTA member for community service efforts on behalf of the United States Tennis Association, the sport's national governing Aten body.

Aten has held a board position with the USTA Northeast Ohio district for the past 10 years.

His volunteer duties include serving as president of the district, director of the Junior Team Tennis league and ; administrator of an area training center. In the USTA Midwest Section, Aten has served on the recreation committee, the USA Tennis 1-2-3 committee, and was named a delegate at large, Aten is president of USPTA's Midwest Division and was twice named Professional of the Year by that division. He works as a territory manager for Prince Sports Group. Previously, he was the director of tennis at the Western Reserve Racquet Club in Streetsboro, Ohio.

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and doubles champ at the McKinley

1997 USPTA International Championships. He is currently ranked No. I in both categories by the USPTA following his on-court success.

His most recent honors include induction into the Texas

Tennis Hall of Fame and the St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame in

pion, she competed on the international pro tennis circuit for eight years.

Faulkner is the director of

Coaching awards

Brandi. Brandi is the head women s tennis coach at the University of Florida in Brandi Gainesville. In the 1997-98 season, his team went undefeated at 27-0 en route to w i n n i n g the third NCAA Division I national championship in the program's history.

Brandi holds a 380-35 win/ loss lifetime coaching record at the University of Florida, where he has coached since 1984- He has won numerous regional and national coaching awards from groups including USPTA and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. In 1998, Brandi was named the Southeast Region

1996.

McKinley is currently the director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in New Braunfels, Texas.

The Women's 45 -and- Over Player of the Year honor went to P a t r i c i a Faulkner. Last

^•' TTTJH vv 'h° n a s been HI ik 1 I ranked as high as

Faulkner

Walts

year, she captured both the

singles and doubles titles of the USTA women's 50 national grass courts tournament. She is ranked No. I by the USTA in women's 50-and-over singles.

Coach of the Year by the ITA. Butch Walts is the Touring Coach of the Year. He is cur^«™

rently coaching Holly Parkinson,

275 in the world, and Stephanie Mabry, who reached a No. 5 junior world ranking and 175 in the pro rankings. Walts has also worked with Melissa Middleton and Justin Gimelstob.

Walts played professionally

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on the ATP Tour until 1985.

Walts is currently the director of tennis at Northgate Country Club in Houston where he runs the Butch Walts Tennis Academy.

Two USPTA members were honored as High School Coach of the Year — Scott Enge of Lenexa, Kan., and David Steinbach of Brookfield, Wis. Enge is the head boys tennis coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee Mission, Kan. In

team finished first in the state sectionals and held a No. 4 ranking in Wisconsin. Numerous members of the boys and girls teams were honored with all-conference, all-section and all-state recognition this past year.

Division awards

1997, his boys team finished first in the district and regional tournaments,

Several of USPTA's 17 U.S. divisions were also honored.

USPTA's Texas Division re-

and captured the Kansas state team championship for 6A

ceived the Division of the Year award. USPTA's New England Division earned Newsletter of

(large class). Enge coached one state singles champion and two state doubles champions as part of the team.

This year, Enge founded the National High School Tennis Coaches Association to promote the sport at the high school level and promote high school players to collegiate programs.

Steinbach has developed one of the largest and most successful high school t e n n i s programs in the Midwest. He Steinbach has coached

the Year, while the association's Intermountain Division received the Most Improved Newsletter

was the runner-up in the state team championships, where the school's No. I and No. 2 doubles teams played each other in the finals. The Brookfield girls

Divisional testers of the year

centage of participants with 44 percent. The Hawaii Division came in second with 3 I percent participating, and Mid-Atlantic was third with 22 percent.

California Don Henson

National seminar contest Don Hazledine of the Int e r m o u n t a i n Division took the prize at this year's national seminar contest with his presentation, "Thought-feel therapy, application for competition."

He is invited to present his

award.

The division with the greatest number of pros participat-

topic at the 1999 USPTA World Conference on Tennis at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami.

ing in Tennis Across America was the Midwest Division with

Second place went to Amy Bradley, Southern Division, and

234 participants. The Texas Division was second with 127

third to Mark Frampton, Southwest Division. S?8

Eastern Ron Dyson Florida Charlie Gaussiran Intermountain Alden Bock Mid-Atlantic Ted Meyer Middle States Greg Barkley Midwest Mike Carrico Missouri Valley Jaime Vargas New England Dave Fleury Northern California Weston Reese San Diego Brad Humphreys Southern Jonathan Mains

USPTA Industry Excellence Award Kevin fining received the fifth annual USPTA Industry Excellence Award, which recognizes individuals who have excelled at promoting tennis at the grassroots level.

Ifoung is the manager/director of the \4ncouver Tennis & Racquetball Center, a public facility owned and operated by the City of \&ncouver, Wash.

both boys and girls teams at Brookfield (Wis.) Central High School for 17 years, and is a physical education instructor at the school.

This past year, Steinbach's boys team placed first in the conference, first in the section and

participants. The Southwest Division had the greatest per-

In the spring of 1998, ^bung started the first-ever Community Tennis Association in Vancouver to rally local support from teaching professionals, players, volunteers and others connected to the sport. Young helped organize a town hall meeting at his tennis center in April which was followed by a series of 24 free public clinics in June attended by more than 55O people.

More than 140 children between the ages of 4 and 13 are learning the sport through a grassroots tennis program organized with local day care centers. For seniors, the tennis center has started a "Super Seniors" program to encourage more participation among older adults. Additionally, the summer Junior Team Tennis program attracts more than 200 juniors and the tennis center's junior development program includes nearly 250 kids of varilevels. r ous L ; : .••,-:•••:;.••

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Local pros capture titles at USPTA Two La Quinta-area teaching professionals recently won titles at the 1998 USPTA International Championships, held on the hard courts of the La Quinta (Calif.) Resort & Club. Some of the world's top tennis-teaching professionals and coaches battled for prize money and "bragging rights" in the annual tournament for USPTA-certified professionals, held in conjunction with the 1998 USPTA World Conference on Tennis.

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Chuck Gill (left) and Nigel O'Rourke after their match in the men's 4.0 singles division.

No. 2 seed Cammy Salumaa of La Quinta, Calif, defeated Tracy Houk of San Francisco, Calif, 7-5, 6-1, in the women's open final. Salumaa competed on the WTA Tour for more than eight years, earning a career-high ranking of No. 75 in the world. She is currently the assistant tennis

Tracy Houk talks to local media after her

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women's open singles final.

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International Championships Singles finals Men's open Ken Kuperstein (6), Palm Desert, Calif., def.

Jonas Lundblad (4), Austin, Texas, 7-5, 6-1 Women's open Cammy Salumaa (2), La Quinta, Calif., def.

Tracy Houk, San Francisco, Calif., 7-5, 6-1 Men's 35 and over Pat Serret (1), Alexandria, La., def. Sean Brawley (3), Camarillo, Calif., 7-5, 6-1 Women's 35 and over Alexi Beggs, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., def.

Robin Coverdale, Falcon Heights, Minn., 2-6, 6 4, 7-6 (3) Men's 40 and over David Mathews (3), Lithonia, Ga., def. Nigel O'Rourke (2), San Francisco, Calif., 6-2, 6-4 Women's 40 and over Marsha Wolak (1), Sarasota, Fla., def. Barbara Laporte, Delray Beach, Fla., 6-1, 6-1 Men's 45 and over Tommy Connell (3), Houston, def. Gewan Maharaj (4), Tampa, Fla., 7-5, 6-4 Women's 45 and over Judy Louie (1), Corona del Mar, Calif., def. Lisa Spaulding (2), Santa Barbara, Calif., 6-3, 6-4 Men's 50 and over Art Thomson (2), Englewood, Colo., def. Bill Foreman (1), Parkland, Fla., 1-1 default (retired)

Continued page 29

Lisa Seemann won the women's open doubles with partner Trade Currie.

No. 6 seed Ken Kuperstein of Palm Desert, Calif, defeated No. 4. seed Jonas Lundblad of Austin, Texas, j-j, 6-1, in the men's open finals. He is the head tennis professional at Shadow Mountain Resort <&- Club in Palm Desert, Calif Kuperstein played on the ATP Tour for five years, finishing in the top zoo before retiring in 1994.

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From page 27 Men's 55 and over Alan Koth (1), Lancaster, Pa., def. Fernando Velasco, Boca Raton, Fla., 6-2, 6-1 Women's 55 and over Round robin finals First place: Uta Hegberg, Oceanside, Calif.

Men's 60 and over Jim Schwitters (2), Honolulu, Hawaii, def. Paul Cranis (1), Gaithersburg, Va., 6-2, 6-1 Women's 60 and over Round robin finals First place: Avis Murray, Gloucester, Mass.

Men's 65 and over Round robin finals First place: Bill Roberti, Santa Monica, Calif.

Women's 40 and over Round robin finals First place: Debbie Croft, San Mateo, Calif., and Debbie Ladig, Houston Men's 45 and over Tommy Connell, Houston, and Marty Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., (1), def. Bob Hochstadter, Laguna Hills, Calif., and Hank Lloyd, Costa Mesa, Calif., 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 Women's 45 and over Uta Hegberg, Oceanside, Calif., and Judy Louie, Corona del Mar, Calif., (1), def. Judy Courtney, Evergreen, Colo., and Laura Miles, Englewood, Colo., 6-3,6-1

Men's 55 and over Round robin finals First place: Bill Bond, La Jolla, Calif., and Alan Koth, Lancaster, Pa.

Doubles finals

Women's 55 and over Round robin finals First place: Judy Courtney, Evergreen, Colo., and Ruth Ann Gardner, Chandler, Ariz.

Women's open Tracie Currie, Santa Barbara, Calif., and Lisa Seemann, Solvang, Calif., (1) def. Julie Cass, Austin, Texas, and Michelle Collins, Austin, Texas, (2), 6-0, 6-4 Men's 35 and over Tom Breece, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mike Van Zutphen, Mesa, Ariz., def. Laird Dunlop, Wilmington, N.C., and Ken Whitaker, Nashville, N.C.. 6-3. 7-6 (4)

Mixed doubles (open) Mark Fairchilds, Modesto, Calif., and Kim Sunderland, Leawood, Kansas, def. Vicki Boatner, Baton Rouge, La., and Pat Serret, Alexandria, La., (1), 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 Mixed doubles (combined ages 75) Bruce Nagel, Kailua, Hawaii, and Rosie Bareis, Alameda, Calif., (2), def. Barbara Laporte, Delray Beach, Fla., and Stefan Laporte, Delray Beach, Calif., 6-2, 6-4

Men's 50 and over Round robin finals First place: Dave Romberg, Aurora, Colo., and Art Thomson, Englewood, Colo.

Men's 70 and over Robin Willner (1), Palm Desert, Calif., def.

Albert Rogers (2), Brookline, Mass., 6-0, 6-0

Men's open Hall Bohlinger, Lafayette, La., and Ken Kuperstein, Palm Desert, Calif., (3) def. Anders Eriksson, Austin, Texas, and Jonas Lundblad, Ausin, Texas, 6-4, 6-0

Men's 70 and over James Caruthers, Seabeck, Wash., and Robin Willner, Palm Desert, Calif., def. Paul Crone, Meriden, Conn., and Albert Rogers, Brookline, Mass., 6-2, 6-4

Men's 60 and over Paul Cranis, Gaithersburg, Va., and Lee Holmes, Billings, Mont., def. Joe Schoen, Sun City, Ariz., and Jim Schwitters, Honolulu, Hawaii, 6-3, 6-3 Men's 65 and over Dudley Bell, East Burke, Vt, and Bill Roberti, Santa Monica, Calif., def. Ulysses Brown, Los Angeles, and Bob Mitchell, Indian Wells, Calif., 6-1,6-1

Women's 35 and over Round robin finals First place: Rosie Bareis, Alameda, Calif., and Marsha Wolak, Sarasota, Fla.

Hall Bohlinger

Men's 40 and over Rob Knox, W. Richland, Wash., and Wayne Pickard, Portland, Ore., (1) def. David Mathews, Lithonia, Ga., and Dick McSween, Woodstock, Ga., 6-4, 6-2

Sportsmanship awards The following tournament players were awarded $100 USPTA gift certificates to recognize their outstanding sportsmanship in the USPTA tournament. Congratulations!

Anders Eriksson, Austin, Texas Robin Coverdale, Falcon Heights, Minn.

Eric Wommack, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Alexi Beggs, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. David Mathews, Lithonia, Ga.

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Rick Boysen 7-6(7); 6-4

16 Oscar Brand, Naperville, IL 17 Jonas Lundblad, Austin, TX

Calvin Thompson 6-2; 6-4

20 Calvin Thompson, San Mateo, CA 21 Jason Lindemon, Melbourne, Australia

Ron Trengove, Davis, CA

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Eric Wammock 4-6; 6-3; 7-6(4)

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Jonas Lundblod 6-1; 3-6; 6-2

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Jonas Lundblod 6-4; 7-5 Eric Wammock 6-4; 2-6; 7-6(5) 6-3;

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Mark Roberts, Campbell, CA

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Derek Brooks

Derek Brooks 6-4; 7-6(0)

Michael Derby 7-5; 7-6(7)

Louis Ballantyne

Ken Kuperstein 6-2; 6-3

49 Michael Derby, Houston, TX 50 Cary Collins, Medford, OR 51 Bye 52

Louis Bollantyne, Jacksonville, FL

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60 Thomas Adler, Chicago, IL

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USPTA International Championships

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La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, Calif.

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September 1998

Martha Gonon-Elkins, Westchester, PA

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Top 1997 USPTA Career Development point achievers The following USPTA members were the top point achievers in the USPTA Career Development program for 1997- The numbers beside their names represent the Career Development points earned last year.

Paul MacDonald - 30 points Paul MacDonald is the general manager of The Kenosha Tennis Club in Kenosha, Wis., and The Racine Tennis Club in Racine, Wis. Both clubs are newly managed

by Clubnet Inc., which also manages the Libertyville Tennis and Fitness Club in Libertyville, 111. He was previously the director, of tennis at the Bannockburn (111.)

Club, where he implemented programs that tripled the tennis program's revenue and profits in two years.

MacDonald has taught tennis to players of all levels and ages, from tots and senior beginners to collegiate All-Americans. His specialty is hiring and training staff, developing, selling, marketing and implementing lessons and programs. MacDonald is a member of the Reebok National Teaching Pro Program and the Wilson Speakers Bureau.

Chip Brooks - 30 points Chip Brooks is the director of Bollettieri Mini Camp Tours and the adult tennis program for the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He has worked there since 1977 and has played an integral part in the development of such players as Jimmy Arias, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Mary Pierce, Boris Becker, Mary Joe Fernandez, Marcello Rios, Mark Philippoussis, Tommy Haas and Anna Kournikova.

In 1987, Brooks was named Kentucky Professional of the Year, and he was the 1997-98 Professional of the Year for the USPTA Florida Division. He is an advisory staff member for Head, adidas and Gamma.

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Marc Miller - 29 points Marc Miller of Eagan, Minn., is the director of tennis for the Wayzata Country Club and the teaching professional at the Flagship Athletic Club. He has served as president of the USPTA Northwest Division and was the division's Coach of the Year in 1996 and Professional of the Year in 1988. He served on the executive board of the Northwestern Tennis Association in 1996 and was the NWTA player development director from 1993-95Miller is the author of Fundamental Tennis and co-author of Beginning Tennis with Julie Jensen. Miller is a member of the USTA National Player Development Committee, a USTA national coach for the Challenge Cup in Boca Raton, Fla., and a USPTA tester.

Terrie Gooch - 28 points Terrie Gooch is the head tennis professional at the Magnolia Tennis Club in Columbia, Miss., which was recognized as the Southern Tennis Association's Member Organization of the Year in 1996.

She is a member of the board of directors for the Mississippi Tennis Association as the pros' representative; Mississippi Chairman of Officials, USTA-certified referee; president of the Alliance of Mississippi Tennis Professionals; immediate past president of the Mississippi chapter of the USPTA Southern Division; district and sectional verifier for the USTA league program; and local coordinator of USA Team Tennis. Gooch has been recognized in the past by the MTA with the Educational Merit Award and twice as the Official of the Year.

Jo Ann Kurz - 28 points Jo Ann Kurz, a USPTA Master Professional, is the tennis director for the Boise Racquet and Swim Club in Boise, Idaho.

She also serves as interim manager of the club and is responsible for the administration, budgeting and implementation of all tennis programs including lessons, leagues, tournaments, orientations, pro shop services, marketing and special events.

Kurz graduated from the University of Texas in Austin, where she played varsity tennis and was a member of the All-American team. After college, she competed on the professional circuit.

Kurz is certified by the USTA as a referee and national verifier.

She is also certified at the national level by the Canadian Coaching Association.

Russell Warner - 26 points Russell Warner is the executive director and head professional at Philcrest Hills Tennis Club in Tulsa, Okla. He is an author, speaker and business consultant, and serves as president of the USPTA Missou•P^Bl ri Valley Division and first vice president of the Oklahoma District of the USTA. ••ftJL^ Warner is also president of Tennis Promotions Inc., a company that promotes tennis through tournaments, events, seminars and publications.

He has hosted weekly tennis tips on the local CBS affiliate and has organized and hosted many charitable events in Oklahoma and Texas. Warner is a USTA schools program clinician and a past USTA area training center coach and scout.

Bunny Bruning - 25 points Bunny Bruning is the tennis director of the Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa, and a tennis professional at 7 Flags Fitness & Racquet Club in Des Moines. She is also the owner of Bunny's First Serve, which specializes in tennis apparel, accessories, equipment and gifts.

Bruning was named the USPTA Missouri Valley Iowa Section Professional of the Year in 1996 and 1998. Bruning competed professionally for several years, reaching the finals at Wimbledon in 1976. In 1978, she was ranked No. 49 in singles and 18 in doubles in the world. She is a member of the Prince advisory staff and a USTA clinician.

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Hotel The Roger Smith Hotel: www.rogersmith.eom Tournament Sites Australian Open: www.ausopen.org| French Open: www.frenchopen.org U.S.Open: www.usopen.org Wimbledon: www.wimbledon.org USA Network: www.usanetwork.com (French & U S. Opens) Fan Pages Hingis: www.stack.nl/~geertt/martina.html Sampras: www.sportsline.com/u/sampras Davenport: www.angelnre.com/ca/lindsaydavenport/index.html For ad rates on website listing, please call (212) 808-4750.

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Jim Krimbill - 117 points Jim Krimbill, USPTA Master Professional, is the acting managing director for the MidM land Community \s C e n t e r in Midland, Mich. He also runs a USTA professional women's tournament — the Dow Corning $50,000 USTA Women's Challenger; promotes, organizes and manages adult leagues, which have had a 16 percent increase in participation under his direction; and directs the Boy's and Girl's Class A High School Championships, Men's and Women's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Northeastern Michigan District Qualifier. Krimbill is a USTA certified umpire and referee, member of the Wilson Advisory Staff, a junior achievement coordinator and a member of the Midland Rotary Club.

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Becky Desmond - 101.5 points Becky Desmond, USPTA Master Professional, is the tennis director of the Downingtown (Pa.) Area Recreational Consortium. She has been the head tennis coach at Downington High School for girls since 1968 and for boys since 1983Her teams have won 15 Ches-Mont League championships.

Desmond is a past president of the Middle States Division, and now serves as the division's testing coordinator. Desmond is also a member of the USTA, serving as the Middle States Section's vice president for professional activities.

She is also a member of its Membership Committee and Junior Development Council. Desmond is an NTRP verifier for the Middle States Section district and sectional championships. She is the co-author, along with Mike Hoctor, of Coaching Tennis Successfully.

Russell Warner - 98.5 points Russell Warner is the executive director and head professional at Philcrest Hills Tennis Club in Tulsa, Okla. He is an author, speaker and business consultant, and serves as president of the USPTA

Missouri Valley Division and first vice president of the Oklahoma District of the USTA. Warner is also president of Tennis Promotions Inc., a company that promotes tennis through tournaments, events, seminars and publications. He is a USTA schools program clinician.

William Rork Thompson 95.5 points William Rork Thompson, president of Thompson Financial Resources and Tennis Consultants, has been a USPTA member since 1970, and is a past president, vice president and secretary-treasurer of the USPTA Midwest Division. He is currently the Seattle chairman of the jointsponsored national TIA/USTA USA Tennis Free-For-All program. Thompson was a co-recipient of the Alex Gordon Award for the USPTA Professional of the Year in 1978, and he was inducted into the Midwest Division Hall of Fame in 1998.

Thompson is actively working with tennis and athletic club owners, managers and teaching professionals with their personal and business insurance and investment needs. He holds the LUTCF professional designation.

Dan Patterson - 96 Dan Patterson is the head tennis professional and director of tennis for the Willow Creek Racquet Club in Citrus Heights, Calif. He is also a personal coach for a sectionally ranked junior, a sectionally ranked and nationally ranked senior men's player, and a nationally ranked and internationally ranked men's open wheelchair player. Patterson is a Little Tennis coordinator and mentor teacher in the Sacramento area, running three to four Little Tennis carnivals a year. He also has participated in USPTA's Tennis Across America the last four years with an emphasis on Little Tennis along with free adult clinics.

Two years ago, Patterson started the first class in the Sacramento area for wheelchair tournament players.

David Steinbach - 91 David Steinbach has developed one of the largest and most successful high school tennis programs in the Midwest. He has coached both boys and girls teams at Brookfield (Wis.) Central High School for 17 years, and is .a physical education instructor at the school.

This past year, his boys team placed first in the conference, first in the section and was runner-up in the state team championships. The Brookfield girls team finished first in the state sectionals and held a No. 4 ranking in Wisconsin.

He is president of the Wisconsin High School Coaches Association and is active in other aspects of coaching, officiating and volunteering. He is also this year's co-winner of the High School Coach of the Year award.

USPTA, Bolle sign endorsement agreement USPTA announced at the 1998 USPTA World Conference on Tennis a new endorsement relationship with Bolle America Inc. Bolle, maker of Competivision, the first tennis-specific sunglasses, now is an officially approved product of USPTA. Bolle's Competivision lenses are the first made to help improve oncourt performance and offer 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. The sunglass filter enhances optic yellow while muting all other colors of the spectrum. The versatile sunglasses also come with a second set of more traditional lenses that can easily be interchanged.

Competivision sunglasses are available in pre-packs for pro shop display and sales. Bolle can be reached at (800) 772-4093.

Please look for more information about Bolle sunglasses coming soon.

Charles Kuhle - 92 Chuck Kuhle, USPTA M a s t e r Professional, has been the director of tennis at the Decatur (111.) Athletic Club since 1980.

He has trained numerous sectional and national level juniors as well as four Illinois high school champions. He is also head coach and administrator of the Middle and Southern Illinois USTA Area Training Center. As a player, Kuhle played professionally on U.S. and Swiss satellite circuits. He was a finalist at the 1998 USTA Men's 40 National Hard Court Championships in Tucson, Ariz.

Kuhle is active in local government, having been elected to three consecutive terms on the Macon County (111.) Board.

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By Scott Chandler, USPTA

a vision of what he wants to achieve each

he s flexible enough to

day and a strategy on how to get there.

change his approach from time to time.

traits to overcome adversity in one area are

The court executive employs creativity

similar to ones that apply in another, It is

to solve problems, and knows that charac-

not ironic that the tennis player shares func-

ter is cultivated in times of obscurity. Vet-

tive enjoys the pro-

tions with his office counterpart — the cor-

erans keep things simple in a complex world.

cess of his task as

The professional knows that consisten-

much as the result.

porate executive.

The tennis execu

On any given day, the tennis player has

cy determines integrity and that what he

He realizes that each

to be decisive on a moment's notice. He

displays has a long history behind it. He

success opens the door to another; and in a

has to take responsibility for poor choices

realizes the situations where actions speak

sense, if he doesn t enter it, he has failed.

and make adjustments. A good player has

louder than words.

learned the value of preparation for

meet-

ings" on the court.

The tennis player as executive is level-

The seasoned court executive has a sense

headed; he is humble enough to put it all

of belonging. He knows who he is, likes who

on the line again. He knows he is only as good as his last report.

He can react to a constantly changing

he is and accepts who he is. He s constantly

environment and utilize his strengths to

defining himself in the changing arena around

succeed.

him, so as not to become obsolete.

The ability to become immersed in a situation and yet soar above it, all the while

The court executive has to endure lone-

He knows that he has rough edges to

inspiring others, is what separates leaders on

ly times of unpopularity and stand firm

work on, but that he still has a God-given

the court . . . and on the board. Keep serving.

when people want a piece of him. He has

purpose. Though tested, he's there to make

an indomitable will to succeed, handles dis-

an impact and not become dissolved in the

Scott Chandler is a tennis professional and son of

couragement and learns from failure. He has

stream in which he swims. Though driven,

a Fortune 500 executive.

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USPTA Mitch Adler, USPTA, was named the 1998 USPTA Southern Division ProfesAdler sional of the Year. He is the director of tennis at the Goldsboro Country Club in Goldsboro, N.C. Volunteer USPTA teaching pros, including board member Townsend Gilbert, led a USPTA Little Tennis demonstration in conjunction with the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the U.S. Open.

The free public event featured interactive games, drills and tennis instruction for young children.

USPTA Master Professional Guy Parks was named

director of tennis at The Racquet Club of Columbus, Ohio.

Gordon H. Smith, USPTA, is the new director of tennis for the Harbor Point Racquet and Beach Club in Mill Valley, Calif.

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The new tennis manager and tennis pro for The Sports Club/ Las Vegas is USPTA

member Brian R. Shultz.

USPTA members Townsend Gilbert, Jacques Faulise, Norma Taylor and Frank Kenney offered free tennis lessons to people who attended the Miller Lite ATP tour stop at the International Tennis

1997 Hawaii Division award winners Ali'i Award — Peter Burwash

Pro of the Year — Bob Mclnerney High School Coach of the Year — Rusty Komori Division Service Awards — Les "&ung, Randy Kop Player Awards Women's Open — Ei Oyama Men's 30 -Johnny Kop Women's 30 — Kim Carpenter Men's 50 —Ray Handy Women's 5O — Suzie Swartman

Hall of Fame. Sixty people participated in the lessons.

Mark Maslowski, USPTA, is the new tennis director at Tennis-Centrum Kupferdrey in Germany.

He is also manager of the new fitness center at the facility.

USPTA Master Professional Charlie Lundgren was given the USPTA Florida Division District 8 Volunteer of the Year Award. After he retired and moved to Florida, he organized tennis lessons, teams and play at his condo community.

He also volunteered to help with programs for the Boys' and Girls' Clubs and local junior leagues, and is chairman of the board of Bay Area Tennis Inc. More than 100 people gathered to honor USPTA professional David Muir, who has spent 50 years playing and teach-

Men s 55 —Max Pavon Men's 60 — Jim Schwitters Burwash, president of Peter Burwash International, is the first recipient of the Ali'i Award, which recognizes his contributions to tennis, his role in raising the standard ot the tennis professional, his staffing of national and international clubs and resorts and his commitment of "taking the sport of tennis to everyone."

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Rod Schroeder (V) presents a USPTA plaque to David Muir.

ing tennis. Proclamations and honors were presented to him from the USPTA, the USTA Chicago District Tennis Association, the USTA/ Western Section and the USTA. Wilson Racquet Sports provided "David Muir" logo tennis balls and the CDTA established a new junior tennis scholarship fund in his name.

USPTA member Rick Bontrager is the new director of tennis at the Scottsdale Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Dave Thies, USPTA is the resort's new head tennis professional.

Rob Cornell, USPTA, has completed an intensive yearlong tennistraining Cornell course in Melbourne, Australia, to receive a Level 2 certification under the Australian tennis coaching system.

He is the senior tennis coach and coaching administrator for Melbourne Park Tennis, home of the Australian Open.

USPTA member Scott Schultz has been appointed associate vice president in the Division of Administration and Finance at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.

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Ed Jacques, USPTA, has been appointed the director of sports at WCI ComJacques munities' Tarpon Cove Yacht and Racquet Club property in Naples, Fla. USPTA's web site was recently named one of the top 250 association web sites during a recent study by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation. The "World-Class Web Site" survey evaluated content, creative design, value-added applications and other web practices.

ASAE is made up of more than 23,000 association executives who manage trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations.

Manufacturers Penn Racquet Sports has introduced a new product â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Penn Championship Titanium tennis ball. It has the same consistency and quality as a standard Championship tennis ball, but with the core and seams reinforced in titanium.

Penn was the official ball of the 1998 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in July and the 1998 ATP Championships in August held in Cincinnati.

Babolat racquet strings were used by Pete Sampras, men's title winner at Wimbledon 1998, and Lindsay Davenport, women's champion at the 1998 U.S. Open.

Both are members of Babolat's Double Line Team.

Head USA has named David Haggerty the new vice president of the Summer Sports Division.

The Har-Tru Corporation will be hosting its I l t h annual Clay Court Seminar and Conference, Jan. 25-27, at the Port Royal Racquet Club on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The event is ideal for anyone having responsibility for clay and fast-drying tennis courts. For more information, call (301) 739-3077-

Associations James B, Singerling, executive vice president of the Club Managers Association of America, was named the 1998 Industry Leader of the Year by the Tourism and Convention Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The National Club Association has released an updated version of its Club Director Reference Series publication, Model Club Rules. The new edition lists 89 model rules, and new or updated topics include dress codes, cel-

lular communication devices, the Internet, reciprocal arrangements, family privileges and fitness centers. The book may be purchased directly from NCA headquarters. The price is $19 for NCA members ($14 each on orders of four or more) and $ 3 9 for nonmembers. For more information or to place an order, call (800) 625-6221.

Miscellany Boca Pomte Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., has been selected to host the 26 th annual Maureen Connolly Challenge Trophy, Oct. 28-31.

The tournament features the top women players, 21 years and younger, from the United States competing against similar players from Great Britain. The director of tennis for the club is USPTA Master Professional Fernando Velasco.

The ninth annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic will be Oct. 23-25 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Fla. The event raises money to fight drug abuse and assist neglected and abused children in South Florida. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (56l) 394-2400.

Passings USPTA member Sam Shore of Long Island, N.Y., died July 10. He Shore was 92. He stayed active throughout his life, and even hit some tennis balls the week before he died. He won 10 USTA national senior titles and a series of international over-65 trophies at the Los Monteros senior tournament and the Dubler Cup team competition in Marbella, Spain.

Shore joined USPTA in 1943 and was a past vice president of the USPTA and past president of the Eastern Division. He was a player and coach for almost 70 years.

Pierre Babolat, chairman of the more than 100-yearold company, Babolat, died in the tragic Swissair Flight I I I that crashed Sept. 2. He was returning to his home in Lyon, France, from the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. As chairman since 1985, he expanded the international presence of the Babolat brand.

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The correct phone number for Chris Combs, Northwest Division Adult Tennis League coordinator, is (612) 426-1308.

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USPTA's How to Hire a Tennis Professional available online USPTA's How to Hire a Tennis Professional is now available online to assist commercial and private club owners, tennis facility managers and public parks directors in their search for tennis professionals.

The free resource is located at www.uspta.org, under the "Inside USPTA" and " C l u b house" sections.

How to Hire a Tennis Professional gives suggestions for evaluating the needs of a tennis facility, appointing a selection committee, establishing a salary range, and screening, interviewing and selecting applicants. The book also includes a series of useful exhibits, including a sample job description for tennis pros, operational expense worksheet, employment contract, performance appraisals, letters of invitation and regret, and a press release to announce a new tennis professional to the media.

"This is one of our most popular resources for club owners and managers," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler.

"And with just a few mouse clicks, club owners and managers can read the publication online or print it out as a handy reference. Our goal is simply to help tennis facilities find the right professional for the job."

USPTA's How to Hire a Tennis Professional may also be ordered for $ 5 from the USPTA World Headquarters, 3 5 3 5 B r i a r p a r k Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, tel. (80O) USPTA-4U (877-8248) or (713) 978-7782.

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